Occupational Therapist

In2Great Pediatric Therapy•Buffalo Grove, IL

10d

About The Position

In2Great! Pediatric Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its established, clinician-led, multidisciplinary pediatric therapy practice. The clinic describes itself as a warm, inclusive, collaborative, psychologically safe environment with supportive leadership, accessible support staff, and a strong mentorship program. Its multidisciplinary team includes occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, applied behavior analysis, and mental health services. The practice emphasizes clinical integrity, ethical care, intentional growth, and long-term careers. The Occupational Therapist assesses and treats children with varied developmental and functional needs. The role involves developing individualized plans, delivering evidence-based therapy, collaborating with families and other professionals, monitoring progress, and maintaining clinical documentation. The position requires Illinois licensure and experience working with children; pediatric specialization is preferred.

Requirements

Be an occupational therapy practitioner who is board certified, registered, and licensed in Illinois.
Hold current state licensure or certification as an occupational therapist.
Have experience working with children of all ages with varied disabilities, including developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and physical impairments.
Be familiar with the DIR/Floor time model and its principles for promoting child development through respectful, child-led interactions and relationships.
Be proficient in DIR/Floor time techniques, including following the child's lead, creating opportunities for shared attention and engagement, and scaffolding interactions to support higher-level developmental capacities.
Understand naturalistic environment therapy approaches, including embedding therapeutic activities within a child's routines, interests, and play.
Be able to adapt interventions to each child's strengths, preferences, and sensory processing patterns in naturalistic environments such as home, school, or community settings.
Integrate sensory-based interventions and environmental modifications to support sensory regulation and participation in daily activities.
Be proficient in pediatric assessments, including standardized evaluations and clinical observations.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with children, parents, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
Be able to develop individualized treatment plans and deliver interventions tailored to each child's needs and goals.
Demonstrate empathy, patience, and creativity in engaging children and fostering a positive therapeutic environment.
Have organizational skills to manage caseloads, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate documentation.
Show commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning in pediatric occupational therapy.

Nice To Haves

Certification or specialization in pediatric occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of children's motor, sensory, cognitive, and social-emotional skills.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings to improve children's functional abilities and independence.
Provide therapy using evidence-based techniques and interventions to address specific goals and objectives.
Collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals to support consistent therapy strategies across environments.
Monitor children's progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Educate parents and caregivers on strategies that support children's development and carry over therapy goals at home and in other settings.
Maintain accurate therapy-session documentation, progress notes, and reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary collaborations to coordinate care and promote holistic approaches to child development.

Benefits

Competitive wages.
Comprehensive, competitively priced health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance benefit packages.
Retirement plan.
A device for each employee.
Expansive paid time off plan, with opportunities to earn additional paid time off.
Quarterly continuing education unit (CEU) dollars.
Annual bonuses.
Employee Assistance Program to support balance and help prevent burnout.
Mentorship program for new therapists, including department head supervision.
Individualized growth plans.